The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H demonstrated impressive single-threaded performance in a recently revealed benchmark run, pulling well ahead of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. However, multi-threaded performance leaves a lot to be desired, owing to the lack of hyperthreading.

Rokform's new take on the monopod for mobile videography has a unique design mimicking that of a golf club so that it can fit and stand up in the same kind of bag. Its Magmax mount is backed to keep a smartphone steady, and has more magnets at the base for a handy detachable design. The OEM touts the new accessory as a versatile and stable way to get worry-free footage on and off the course.

It seems that Anbernic is not done with the RG34XX just yet. In fact, a new leak suggests that two new versions of the Anbernic RG34XX are on the way, likely before the rumoured RG34XX SP.

Apple will reportedly augment its Services arm with a new feature called Confetti soon. It is slated to help users issue invitations to parties, meetings and other functions. It might be integrated into iCloud, and is also apparently intended to be compatible with the latest update to iOS for the iPhone.

Casio has confirmed that it will launch four new Fine Metallic watches in the UK. The GM-5600YM-8, GM-2100YM-8A, GM-5600YMG-9, and GM-2100YMG-9A are all currently listed on the brand’s “Coming Soon” page in this country. They each offer a stainless steel bezel in silver or gold and come with a matching colored casing and strap in different materials.

The outlook for Sony and its cherished Xperia lineup in 2025 has been described as “bleak” by a known leaker of the brand. Sony only released the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI in 2024, so such a comment should be worrying to Xperia fans. Not only that, an unofficial wish-list for the Xperia 1 VII has been completely disparaged.

Some Kia EV6 and EV9 owners in the US are now receiving their free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Plus, as part of the communication regarding the complimentary accessory, Kia has provided customers with a better idea as to when they will gain access to Tesla Superchargers.

The Casio x Pac-Man collaboration watches have arrived in the UK. There are four new products: a Bluetooth Vintage watch, a regular Vintage watch, a Standard watch and a Calculator watch. Plus, these models are expected to officially launch in other European countries soon.

Anker’s recently launched power bank is once again on sale at Amazon, which is now offering the biggest-ever 31% discount on the portable power bank. It has an integrated USB-C cable and a built-in pop-out Apple Watch charger, providing a total output of 35 W.

Finding an Nvidia RTX 5080 or 5090 in stock at MSRP is almost like striking gold. Lucky buyers could soon regret their purchases if the powerful GPUs burn out. Hong Kong tech site PCM posted pictures of melted power connectors before placing the blame on an earlier-tested RTX 4090.

Despite all the controversies surrounding DLSS 4, specifically multi-frame generation and upscaling, there is no denying that handhelds with limited computing horsepower will benefit greatly from such technologies. A recent video details just that, using a GeForce RTX 4060 to break the 90 FPS barrier in Spider-Man 2 upscaled to 1080p from 360p with decent playability.

According to new reports, Apple intends to sell the iPhone SE 4 for almost 40% less than the iPhone 16. While the new iPhone will be more expensive than the outgoing iPhone SE, it is said to feature a new design, a much better camera and a powerful Apple A18 chipset, among other upgraded hardware.

A bunch of seemingly unrelated events heralds the revival of a revered FromSoftware title. Apparently, Sony has issued a DMCA strike to a Bloodborne modder right before a State of Play is rumoured to happen.

Two premium Casio Edifice models - the EQS600DB and the ECB30P-1A - have been discounted by 40% on Casio's official website. While the former has stainless-steel construction with solar-powered charging, the latter comes with bluetooth and Super Illuminator LED.

The next release in the DJI Air series has been spotted in an early leak. Spotted under four months after the launch of the Air 3S, the DJI Air 4 appears to surpass its predecessor in several areas.

A new simulation game on Steam lets players step into the role of a miner building a complex sand-processing factory. The challenge lies in managing the realistic flow of sand, which must be transported efficiently. The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with glowing reviews and a top spot in Steam’s "Trending Free" charts.

In early February, Microsoft is expected to add just one new game to Xbox Game Pass, but it’s an AAA open-world shooter.

Available with the same generous selection of desktop environments as before, PorteuX 1.9 comes with the 6.13.1 Linux kernel, CUPS support for GTK3, as well as multiple fixes. The list of updated packages includes Cinnamon 6.4.6, GNOME 47.3, the Nvidia driver 570.86.16, and many others.

The Oppo Find N5 has appeared in multiple official images, but those images have only shown the foldable in one color. An Oppo executive has now confirmed a second color, one that the Find N3 isn't available in.

The GT 7 is thought to launch soon as a newer, cheaper version of Realme's current flagship Android smartphone. It will have the same internal specs as its Pro sibling nonetheless, according to a new leak. It suggests that both devices have the same top-end chipset and amount of RAM.

Most PC manufacturers rely completely on ODM plants to make their PCs. Not so Lenovo. The biggest PC manufacturer by volume has a network of in-house factories all over the world - and since 2021, also in Europe. The 50,000 m² facility in the Hungarian capital Budapest produces ThinkSystem servers and Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop PCs.

A new leak reveals information regarding Vivo's upcoming flagship smartphones. The Vivo X200s and X200 Ultra are expected to launch in the coming months. The leak also provides an update on the development of the X300 Pro Mini.

In 2024, the list of best-selling smartphones is slightly more diverse than in the previous year. Whilst Apple made a clean sweep of the top seven spots in 2023, Samsung nudged its way into these positions this year with three models, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Nubia has released a new version of the RedMagic Dao 150W GaN Charger in China. This limited edition Three Kingdoms 8 variant offers four ports with support for various charging protocols, like the original. Other features of the desktop charging accessory include an integrated display and customizable RGB lighting.

EcoFlow customers recently voiced concerns following reports of a new paywall for some PowerStream app features. The company has now issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the situation. In the post, EcoFlow confirms that it is testing new paid-for features but suggests that many users would remain unaffected.

At first blush, the new Model Y Juniper refresh could look as if the dreaded Tesla panel gap manufacturing issue is back on the newly minted facelift, but this would only be an optical illusion.

Every month, Valve publishes the hardware-related data it collects from Steam users, offering insight into the most popular CPUs and GPUs among gamers. As for the latest survey, there's no major shift yet again.

Born in 2008 and developed by a former NetBSD developer as a testbed for the XBPS package manager, Void Linux received a new update yesterday. Labeled 20250202, this release introduces support for Apple Silicon, Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, and Pinebook Pro, alongside optimized Raspberry Pi images, several fixes, and more.

Just a few days before the launch of the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, a leak has revealed what the device looks like. The new flagship will arrive with a slight redesign but also keep some features from its predecessor.

The safety rating of Tesla vehicle owners would actually increase the more they use its autonomous system as opposed to driving manually without FSD on, in a unique pilot program.

Currently circulating on social networks is a short hands-on video of what is presumably a dummy model of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, whose global configuration and a total of three color options are already known. A launch date for China has also been suggested in addition to the MWC launch at the beginning of March.

The 2024 Asus Zenbook S 16 OLED laptop can now be yours for less than $900 if you do not mind opting for an "Open-Box" unit from Best Buy. Powered by a Ryzen AI 9 365, 24 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage, the laptop is available in a variety of conditions and can be had for as low as $723.99.

Apple's Powerbeats Pro successor are reportedly launching next week. If leaks are to be believed, they're going to be a substantial upgrade over their aging predecessor, offering a fresh design, improved sound, and some exciting new features.

In addition to supporting the new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, GeForce Game Ready 572.16 comes with DLSS 4 optimizations for roughly 75 games and apps, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy, as well as support for 19 G-Sync Compatible displays alongside one-click optimal settings for six more titles.

The open-world/survival/crafting space sim recently got a huge update that added billions of new solar systems, planets, and biomes. Hello Games is running a special promotion till February 10 that sees the game's price reduced by 60%.

With the release of Windows 11 21H2, Microsoft offered an official workaround to bypass the TPM and CPU requirement of the OS. This guide has now been removed.

The latest entry in the franchise is available for $48.99 until February 10. Since launch, the game has seen its fair share of controversy, with everything from hackers taking over games and booting players to AI-generated artwork and overpriced microtransactions.

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) means that many users may have to switch to a different OS. Alternative operating systems such as Linux and ChromeOS Flex can be tested on your own PC without affecting the existing Windows installation.

OnePlus will reportedly launch a third model in the Ace 5 series. A new leak reveals key details, hinting at a performance-focused mid-range device.

Casio's newest collaboration with Undefeated is the G-Shock DWE-5600UD-1 watch, which comes with 2 extra straps, camo-themed packaging and standard DWE-5600 series features, such as Carbon Core Guard structure and 200m water resistance. A US launch is scheduled for this February.

US-based Tesla fans can now get free Cybertruck wraps worth $6,000 on the Foundation Series as the EV maker starts offering leases. This is the latest in a series of efforts to increase sales of the electric pickup truck.

The Switch 2 joy-con controller may exceed expectations for innovation. If a new Nintendo patent is implemented, the joy-con could compete with the most advanced controllers. What are the other benefits of a controller learning a gamer's habits?

Astract Japan has introduced a tiny wireless mouse, the CapacMouse Pro. It has a design similar to a car key and doesn't come with a scroll wheel. Instead, it has something that the company calls MagicWheel, which is pressure-sensitive.

Even though the 8TB version of the WD Black SN850X remains a very expensive SSD, it's one of the few options for gamers or other storage-hungry users who need a maximum amount of capacity on a single M.2 module.

Folks familiar with gaming hardware launches had presumably foreseen inevitable supply shortages for Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming GPUs. However, the reality of the aforementioned shortages appears to be worse than anyone thought, considering that gamers in the UK may have to wait for several weeks, or even months, before being able to purchase a brand-new Blackwell GPU.

A Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers in the US bracing for horrific reseller prices, as a similar picture has emerged in the key market of Japan.

Apple Intelligence is touted as iOS 18's killer feature - even if its availability is currently limited in various regions for various reasons. In China, one of the main problems involves finding a local replacement for the OpenAI partnership that enables the service in the US - however, that has apparently changed with the release of DeepSeek.

Those looking for a new fitness tracker on a budget might be advised to hold out for Huawei's next-gen Band, according to a new leak. The potentially wallet-friendly wearable is now tipped to launch fairly soon in 2025, accompanied by what might be the first in a new line of earbuds possibly also pitched at sporty consumers.

If you don't want to purchase the current-gen Xbox consoles, you can still play Xbox games on your TV. Thanks to Xbox bringing its cloud gaming service to select Fire TV devices, such as the currently-discounted Fire TV Stick 4K, buyers can stream Xbox games on their TVs.